Explore the Family Name Kossow
The meaning of Kossow
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): altered form of Kossov (see Kossoff). Some characteristic forenames: German Lorenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kossow in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kossow" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 40,335 among all surnames in the United States, with a total count of 511 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 42,579, and there were only 509 individuals identified with this surname, indicating a minimal decrease of 0.39%. This data represents a proportion per 100k drop from 0.19 to 0.17, marking a change of -10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #42,579 | -5.56% |
| Count | 511 | 509 | -0.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kossow
On the other hand, the ethnicity associated with the surname "Kossow" was predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.06% of individuals bearing the Kossow surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 96.86% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained constant at 0% across both years. However, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic representation rising from 0% in 2000 to 0.98% in 2010. For those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, the figure slightly increased from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage for those claiming two or more races fell from 0.98% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 96.86% | -0.21% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.17% | 1.18% | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |